Jaclynn
Jaclynn is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; may God protect.
Origin and history
Jaclynn is a modern American phonetic spelling variant of Jaclyn and Jacqueline. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, historically translated to mean supplanter or may God protect. In the United States, Jaclynn functions as a distinct variant used consistently, though less commonly than Jacqueline.
Popularity in the United States
2,812 babies in the United States have been named Jaclynn since 1880. It ranks #3342 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1991.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.9 %)
- TX (24 %)
- IL (12.2 %)
- NY (9 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 47 |
| 1950-1960 | 167 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 246 |
| 1980-1990 | 759 |
| 1990-2000 | 633 |
| 2000-2010 | 422 |
| 2010-2019 | 326 |
| 2020-2029 | 110 |
Nicknames
Jackie, Jac, Lynn
Fun facts
- Jaclynn is an Americanized variant created by combining the popular name Jaclyn with the classic 'nn' suffix.
- Despite its modern appearance, the name shares its ultimate root with the traditional Hebrew name Jacob.